In Bera, leopards live among fields and villages, and the shepherds accept it when an animal goes missing. The story behind my film from Rajasthan.
Nature photography blog
Tiger Safari in India: Why Kanha Convinced Me
No phone ringing. No jeep traffic jams. No Instagram Reels. In India’s tiger reserves, rules are in place to protect the forest –
not to entertain tourists. An experience report from Kanha National Park on sustainable nature tourism, strict safari rules, and why Africa could learn from it.
Shadows in the Forest
In Bavaria, at least 14 lynx disappeared under unexplained circumstances. Wildlife crime is not a distant problem—it happens in our forests. About poisoned baits, failing law enforcement, and the power of a single image.
Spring Awakening in Hiding: My Date in the Spring Mud
Hand on heart: who voluntarily lies flat in the forest mud during the day at three degrees and drizzling rain? While the world waits for the first cherry blossoms for the perfect Instagram selfie, I prefer to lie where it is brown, damp, and—well—quite uncomfortable. But right here, under the moldy leaves and in the inconspicuous ponds, the most exciting drama of early spring is currently unfolding.
Wildlife Photography Florida: Bird Photography in Florida’s Winter Paradise
Florida’s winter is peak season for bird photography. In the Everglades, Lake Apopka, the Ding Darling Reserve and Crystal River, migratory birds meet resident species. Herons, pelicans and ibises shape the wetlands—at the center is the osprey. This article shows why Florida is one of the best winter destinations for wildlife photography and how light, landscape and biodiversity work together.
Hair Ice in the Fog – Macro Photography on a December Morning in the Bavarian Forest
On foggy December mornings in the Bavarian Forest, the woods reveal their quietest secrets. This guide demonstrates how to find and photograph hair ice – a fleeting natural phenomenon that only occurs under specific conditions and demands the highest precision in macro photography. Includes practical tips on locations, equipment, and technique.
“The Underside of Wonder” – My Success at the Nature Photographer of the Year 2025
My photo “The Underside of Wonder” received an award at the Nature Photographer of the Year 2025, chosen from over 22,000 entries. In my blog, I share the story behind this image – captured on a quiet, rainy spring day in the forest.
Secret spots for wildlife photography in Germany: an insider’s guide
Wildlife photography in Germany offers a surprising variety - not only in the vast national parks, but also in the middle of our cities. As enthusiastic nature photographers, we know this: This special form of photography is an experience, adventure and recreation all in one. The perfect photo location for wildlife photography in Germany is often closer than you think. From foxes in urban areas to deer on the Darß or sea eagles on the Müritz - there are fascinating animals to discover in their...
8 extraordinary destinations for photographing wildlife
Where should a nature photographer go to take unforgettable photos? This guide gives a little inspiration about destinations I have traveled to myself.
Hamsters in Vienna: photographing hamsters at Meidling cemetery
Photographing hamsters in Vienna is a special experience. Whether at Meidling Cemetery, Central Cemetery or in parks such as Laaerberg – the strictly protected rodents can be observed with patience. In this blog post, I report on my visit to the Meidling cemetery, give tips for respectful nature photography and explain why you should never feed hamsters in Vienna.
Lynx Bavarian Forest: Monitoring and conservation measures at a glance
For a decade I have been documenting the life of shy lynxes in the Bavarian Forest with my camera traps in Luchsland – alone or as a family, from the play of their young to the life history of individual lynxes. The cooperation with Luchs Bayern e.V. makes my pictures an active contribution to species conservation: they are used in exhibitions, media appearances and environmental education programs and at the same time support monitoring by means of individual fur pattern recognition. Each photo thus becomes a building block for the networking of mountain lynx populations and strengthens the network for prevention against poaching.
